ECEL Call for Papers

• Academic Papers
• Case Studies
• Work in-Progress Papers
• PhD Papers
• Masters Papers
• Posters and Presentations
• Non- Academic or Practitioner Contributions
  

Aims and Scope

The primary aim of ECEL is to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among those involved in e-learning. It seeks to advance the field by providing a space where the latest research, technologies, and pedagogical strategies can be presented and discussed. The broad interdisciplinary scope of the conference encourages participation from a diverse group of attendees, including academics, industry experts, and policy-makers, reflecting the multifaceted nature of e-learning. At ECEL 2025 we are seeking examples of great course design as well as examples of good practice, showing the real value of e-learning innovations. We are also interested in the evaluation of e-learning applications.

Topics Covered

The call for papers for the ECEL conference is interested in contributions that consider the following areas of study.

Educational Technologies:

• Innovations in digital tools and platforms designed to enhance learning experiences.

Blended Learning:

• Strategies for effective teaching and learning in online and hybrid environments.

Distance Education:

• Best practices and challenges in implementing distance learning programs.

Learning Analytics:

• Use of data to improve educational outcomes and personalize learning experiences.

Inclusive Education:

• Addressing accessibility and inclusivity in e-learning environments.

Mobile Learning:

• Exploring the impact of mobile technology on education.

Game-Based Learning:

• Integration of games and gamification in educational contexts to encourage engagement and motivation.

Mini Tracks

Artificial Intelligence in Education, a Lifelong Learning Challenge
Mini Track Chairs: Peter Mozelius, Marcia Håkansson Lindqvist, Jimmy Jaldemark, Martha Cleveland-Innes, Mid Sweden University, Sweden, Athabasca University, Canada

The rapid development of tools and techniques in the field of artificial intelligence has created an urgent need for new teaching and learning strategies. Two frequently studied themes in this field have been 1) The opportunities and challenges of involving AI in education, and 2) The need for educating the educators on AI and AIED. Studies on opportunities often bring up the benefits of using Generative AI (GenAI) for planning and brainstorming sessions and to improve structure and language. Regarding the new challenges many studies have discussed various issues in assessment and ethical aspects such as accountability, fairness, bias and learning outcomes.

It is hard to predict the future development of AI, where the outcomes will show huge variations in different areas regarding usability and return on investment. However, in the educational context the topics described above will remain. With the rapid development, AI will be a moving target with a need for continuous professional development for teachers.

There are no short and simple answers to how this should be organised, but hopefully that this mini-track can suggest some ideas and solutions.  

• The use of artificial intelligence in lifelong learning
• Teacher professional development on AI as a continuous lifelong professional development
• Artificial intelligence in education, opportunities and challenges
• Artificial intelligence in education, the impact on teaching and learning activities
• AI resilient assessment, how to revise assignments
• The need for guidelines and policies for the use of artificial intelligence in higher education.

Important Dates